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Anaplan Buys Fluence To Round Out EPM Suite

Forrester eCommerce

Anaplan announced last week its plans to buy Fluence, a provider of financial close, consolidation, and reporting software. This move comes less than two years after Thoma Bravo’s purchase of Anaplan.

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Williams-Sonoma Fined $3.17 Million for False ‘Made in USA’ Claims

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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will pay a record civil penalty of $3.175 million for violating a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) order to truthfully disclose whether products it sells are actually made in the United States. A Department of Justice complaint, based on a referral from the FTC, charges that the retailer listed multiple products as being “Made in USA” when they in fact were made in China and other countries.

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Will RPA Platforms Remain Relevant? AI Agents May Hold The Answer

Forrester eCommerce

RPA companies have embraced generative AI (genAI) technology to keep pace with competition from OpenAI, Google, countless startups and incumbent portfolio vendors. They have demonstrated how it can build bots and create document extraction models, arrange complex business travel, and provide guidance in health care.

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How Technology and Science Create Unforgettable, Immersive In-Store Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

Retail is in the midst of a significant transformation. With ecommerce reshaping the landscape, physical stores have a unique opportunity to borrow a few strategies from tourist destinations and become experiences beyond the mundanity of walking up and down aisles. Over half of U.S. brands plan to increase investments in immersive technologies — think interactive displays for increased visual impact, carefully curated playlists and thoughtfully crafted scents that tap into nostalgia.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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536: US Manufacturing Is NOT Dead! How To Make Textiles Profitably In The USA With Annette DeLancey

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Today, I invited my friend Annette De Lancey on the show to talk about a question that I literally get asked at least once per week. How can you source from the USA and still remain competitive from a pricing stand point? In this episode, Annette outlines the exact process of prototyping and manufacturing textiles in the USA through her new company, She Makes Products.

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3 Considerations for Configuring your Ecommerce Experiments

Fastr

Although we'd argue there is no such thing as a perfect experiment nor a perfect experiment formula (we aren't big supporters of one-size-fits-all templates), we do emphasize the importance of smart testing – fuelled by curiosity, powered by flexibility, aligned for learning, and set up for scalability.

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B2B Marketing Leaders Don’t Trust Their Measurement, And What They Measure Isn’t Helping

Forrester eCommerce

Nearly two-thirds of marketing leaders say that they don’t believe their measurement and analytics are well aligned with organizational objectives. A continued focus on marketing sourcing is emblematic of the problem.

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Is Lazada Legit And Safe? Read This Before You Buy

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Lazada, known as the “Amazon of Southeast Asia,” is one of the largest ecommerce platforms in the region. But is Lazada legit and safe for shopping? Are their products genuine and can you sell on Lazada? In this Lazada review, I’ll explore the pros and cons of buying and selling on the platform, explain their policies, and share my thoughts on whether it’s worth your time.

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Walmart to close health centers due to ‘lack of profitability’

RetailDive

The retailer also plans to end telehealth services, citing operational costs and reimbursement complexities that made its healthcare business unsustainable.

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Lidl GB Announces Major Expansion with Plans for Hundreds of New Stores

365 Retail

In its landmark 30th year, Lidl GB is unveiling ambitious plans to open hundreds of new stores across the UK, a move set to create thousands of new jobs. This announcement follows a year of significant investment aimed at strengthening its operations infrastructure. Key developments over the past year include the opening of Lidl’s largest global warehouse in Luton, an extension of its Welsh distribution centre in Bridgend, and notable advancements in the expansion of its Belvedere warehouse, whi

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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Target, Williams-Sonoma, Bath & Body Works and More Line Up for Netflix’s Bridgerton Season 3 Bonanza

Retail TouchPoints

Bridgerton season 3 will arrive on Netflix May 16. (Image courtesy Netflix) Izzy & Liv for Target (Image courtesy Netflix) Williams-Sonoma (Image courtesy Netflix) The Bridgerton Artist Series (Image courtesy Netflix) Ruggable (Image courtesy Netflix) Kiko Milano (Image courtesy Netflix) Maison Laduree (Image courtesy Netflix) Allure Bridals (Image courtesy Netflix) Maxbone (Image courtesy Netflix) The Republic of Tea (Image courtesy Netflix) International Delights (Image courtesy Netflix)

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Amazon Prime Announces It Has Faster Deliveries

RetailWire

Amazon reports that its Prime deliveries are now even speedier. With over 2 billion packages reaching customers in a day or less this year, the company claims its delivery system is picking up its pace.

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Over 45K retail stores may close in next 5 years: UBS

RetailDive

E-commerce penetration is expected to rise, helped in part by third-party players like Temu and Shein, according to a new report.

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Copywriter Shifts to X Ads, Scales Brands

Practical eCommerce

Chris Orzechowski, an ecommerce writer and marketer, grew frustrated with Meta. Then he switched to X. The post Copywriter Shifts to X Ads, Scales Brands appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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The Future of Multi-Vendor Commerce

In this on-demand webinar, discover how Logicbroker’s cutting-edge technology enhances the overall experience for both current and future customers and gain insights into how leveraging our seamless integration process unlocks new dimensions of efficiency and functionality. Plus, learn how our advanced marketplace features are set to revolutionize the way businesses operate, offering opportunities for growth and success within your multi-vendor commerce program.

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My Prediction For The 2024 RSA Conference: Proactive Security Will Dominate Use Cases

Forrester eCommerce

The RSA Conference is upon us again, and many are planning their travel to San Francisco next week and determining which talks to attend (including talks from our own Heidi Shey, Jinan Budge, Jeff Pollard, and Joseph Blankenship).

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Kroger Delivers its First-Party Data to the Yahoo DSP

Retail TouchPoints

Yahoo Advertising and Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) — the retail media business of Kroger , powered by 84.51° — are teaming up to bring Kroger’s first-party, purchase-based audiences to the Yahoo Demand-Side Platform (DSP). Yahoo DSP advertisers can now activate KPM’s audiences to reach targeted consumers with their advertising and measure campaign results.

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Change in Leadership for bp’s UK Retail Business

365 Retail

bp has announced changes to its UK retail leadership team with the appointment of Jo Hayward as VP mobility & convenience retail and Natalie Cattermole as senior dealer manager. These changes come at a pivotal time for bp as it looks to grow its UK retail business, meeting customers’ evolving needs through the energy transition and transforming forecourt convenience.

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J. Jill to elevate customer service in some stores

RetailDive

The retailer’s multifaceted “One Wardrobe. No Limits” effort is based on research revealing women’s frustration with the clothes in their closets.

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The B2B Digital Commerce Playbook for Manufacturers

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into four essential ecommerce strategies for manufacturers. Each strategy is backed by a clear vision to ensure your efforts are aligned. Whether you’re a seasoned industry player or a budding digitalization champion, these strategies offer actionable insights to drive success. What will you find in the guide: Overview of how current events and external pressures impact business priorities.

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10 Leading Book Authors for Ecommerce and Marketing

Practical eCommerce

Our pick of expert authors with widespread appeal and real-world tactics. The post 10 Leading Book Authors for Ecommerce and Marketing appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Announcing Forrester’s Security & Risk Enterprise Leadership Award

Forrester eCommerce

Forrester announces the opening call for our annual Security & Risk Enterprise Leadership Award. This award recognizes organizations that have transformed the security, privacy, and risk management functions into capabilities that fuel the organization’s long-term success. Learn more about the award and how to apply here.

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GNC Debuts New Section Dedicated to Supporting GLP-1 Patients

Retail TouchPoints

Health retailer GNC has debuted a new store section , dedicated to helping individuals who are using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic to mitigate and manage the side effects of the powerful weight loss drugs. The new section will be featured in all of the retailer’s 2,300+ U.S. locations. As many as 130 million Americans currently live with a condition that could be treated with a GLP-1 agonist, and as many as 70 million Americans could be using the medication by 2028 , according to some estimates

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Shaftesbury Capital Introduces LABRUM Pop-Up Store in Soho

365 Retail

Shaftesbury Capital has unveiled plans for a new pop-up store in Soho for LABRUM, the British African menswear brand that gained attention at London Fashion Week in February. LABRUM is set to occupy an 800 sq ft space at 35 Marshall Street, marking its inclusion in one of the UK’s most renowned neighbourhoods. 2023 marks a significant milestone for LABRUM , celebrating its 10th anniversary and building on the momentum from receiving last year’s Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design.

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The Circular Product Journey: Powering a Sustainable, Data-Driven Future With PIM

The linear flow of make > use > dispose is unsustainable. Not only is it at odds with the realities of modern society, but it also fails to meet evolving demands from consumers and regulators. Linear is out. Circular is in. Going circular is not an overnight switch. It requires forward planning and data-driven decision-making. In this ebook, you’ll see how the right technology can help brands and manufacturers secure the product data governance they need to power this circular transition.

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Williams-Sonoma to pay $3.2M for violating FTC’s Made in USA order

RetailDive

The retailer listed products as being made in the United States when they were manufactured abroad, and will pay a "record" civil penalty.

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What Is the Best Ecommerce Team Structure? | Salsify

Salsify

You want to build your brand authentically in a way that rings true to your founding mission or the problem you’re here to solve. You want to do so in a way that resonates with your existing and future customers.

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What’s Marketing Ops And MRM Got To Do With It? (Got To Do With It?)

Forrester eCommerce

Tina Turner famously questioned, “Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?” Marketing operations is the beating heart of marketing teams. Strong marketing operations yields better decision-making, improved capacity and efficiency, and stronger governance and compliance. Yet the marketing operations heart is broken in many companies.

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Former L’Occitane CEO Looks to Acquire, Privatize the Company

Retail TouchPoints

L’Occitane Groupe, the controlling shareholder of L’Occitane International , has submitted an offer to acquire the remaining shares of the French beauty retailer in a bid to take the company private. L’Occitane Groupe, which is controlled by former L’Occitane CEO Reinold Geiger, currently owns 72.64% of the company and is proposing a buyout of the remaining shares for HK$34 (approximately $4.08 in U.S. dollars)— more than the all-time-high closing price of HK$33.60 (approximately $4.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Social Proof Strategies and Their Importance in Ecommerce

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Establishing credibility and trust with your audience is key to building a successful ecommerce brand. One important tool in achieving this is social proof – the psychological phenomenon where people mimic the actions of others in an attempt to reflect that trending behavior. By leveraging various social proof strategies, ecommerce retailers can boost their brand authority, instill confidence, and ultimately drive conversions.

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Rob Walton ends long-standing tenure on Walmart board

RetailDive

The eldest son of founder Sam Walton has been with the company since 1969 — even longer if you count his job at his father’s original five-and-dime.

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5 Consumer Insights on How and Why Busy Parents Buy | Salsify

Salsify

Parents and guardians have very little free time — often not enough to rid the couch cushions of every rogue Cheerio, let alone enough to restock the pantry with them.

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The FTC Rule Banning Noncompetes Is An EX Opportunity

Forrester eCommerce

Last week, the US Federal Trade Commission released a proposed final ruling banning employers from executing noncompete agreements for nearly all employees — excepting only “senior executives” — and requiring them to notify employees that they’re no longer bound by existing noncompetes.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.